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Annex B - Terms of reference of the UGC
The University Grants Committee (UGC) is appointed by the Governor with the following terms of reference :
To keep under review in the light of the community's needs :
the facilities in Hong Kong for education in universities and such other institutions as may from time to time be designated by the Governor;
such plans for development of such institutions as may be required from time to time;
the financial needs of education in such institutions; and
To advise government:
on the application of such funds as may be approved by the Legislature for education in such institutions; and
on such aspects of higher education which the Governor may from time to time refer to the Committee.